X-Ray Diffuse Scattering Study on Ionic-Pair Displacement Correlations in Relaxor Lead Magnesium Niobate

Abstract

Ionic-pair equal-time displacement correlations in relaxor lead magnesium niobate, $Pb(M{g}_{1/3}N{b}_{2/3})O_3$, have been investigated at room temperature in terms of an x-ray diffuse scattering technique. Functions of the distinct correlations have been determined quantitatively. The results show the significantly strong rhombohedral-polar correlations regarding Pb-O, Mg/Nb-O, and O-O' pairs. Their spatial distribution forms an ellipse or a sphere with the radii of 30-80$\mathring{A}$. This observation of local structure in the system proves precursory presence of the polar microregions in the paraelectric state which leads to the dielectric dispersion.

11 pages, 3 figures

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